on Apr 19th, 2008Medication is an Important Aspect of
Medication is an Important Aspect of
Medications are an important element of for many patients, especially when combined with counseling and other behavioral therapies. Methadone and levo-alpha-acetylmethadol (LAAM) are very effective in helping individuals addicted to heroin or other opiates stabilize their lives and reduce their illicit drug use. Naltrexone is also an effective medication for some opiate addicts and some patients with co-occurring alcohol dependence. For persons addicted to nicotine, a nicotine replacement product (such as patches or gum) or an oral medication (such as bupropion) can be an effective component of dual diagnosis treatment. For patients with mental disorders, both behavioral addiction rehab and medications can be critically important.
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